Aspire CFO

Aspire CFO is a Toronto-based financial advisory firm providing fractional CFO and comprehensive finance transformation services to small and mid-sized businesses throughout Canada and North America. Founded by Nicole Ballestrin, who brings over 20 years of CFO experience including prior roles at McKinsey and Company Canada and McMillan LLP, the firm specializes in helping growth-stage companies establish financial rigor and discipline while scaling operations. Services include finance function assessments and action planning, financial process streamlining and automation, budgeting and forecasting, long-term strategic planning, equity and debt financing support, internal controls and governance, tax compliance, ERP consulting, M&A advisory and integration, and IPO readiness support. The team of experienced CFOs and financial professionals works with companies across diverse industries including technology, SaaS, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and professional services. Aspire CFO takes a strategic, hands-on approach, becoming deeply embedded in client operations to transform finance functions, improve key performance indicators, and position organizations for sustainable growth and successful exits.